Attorney Chris Chistensen will join Annie Kerrick (Staff Attorney with the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence) and Angela Levesque (Levesque Law PLLC) to discuss immigration relief options for victims of domestic violence and other crimes. The event is Sponsored by Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence and Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program.
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Time: 1:00 – 4:30 p.m
Location: The Law Center / Idaho State Bar (classroom), 525 W. Jefferson – Boise
The following topics will be discussed:
- Preparation and filing a VAWA self-petition, including gathering necessary documentation;
- Awareness of possible red flags when determining whether to file an immigration petition;
- Requirements and procedures for crime victims seeking U Visa nonimmigrant status;
- The dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault when working with survivors; and
- Information on how to identify victims of human trafficking who may qualify for T Visa nonimmigrant status.
This event is free with a pledge to volunteer through the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program. 3.25 CLE credits pending approval. Registration information here.
